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R63 SRD

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,439 mi
Last recorded181,439 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 SRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 181,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 174,484 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 174,373 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 168,203 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 164,069 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 152,921 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 141,983 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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R63 SRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 95,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R63 SRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R63 SRD registered?

R63 SRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R63 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 SRD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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